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21 Even if you have drawn your sword against a friend,
    do not despair, for a renewal of friendship is possible.
22 If you have opened your mouth against your friend,
    do not worry, for reconciliation is possible;
but as for reviling, arrogance, disclosure of secrets, or a treacherous blow—
    in these cases any friend will flee.

23 Gain the trust of your neighbor in his poverty,
    that you may rejoice with him in his prosperity;
stand by him in time of affliction,
    that you may share with him in his inheritance.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 22:23 Other authorities add For one should not always despise restricted circumstances, nor admire a rich man who is stupid.

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